Spooner Rodeo's Exceptional Rodeo

SPECIAL FUN FOR SPECIAL KIDS

Special kids from the area will star in their own performance during the Exceptional Rodeo at the Spooner Rodeo again this year. Spooner Rodeo Committee is proud to present this annual event for kids with special needs as the kick-off of Rodeo Weekend. The Exceptional Rodeo begins at 6:30 p.m., just before the regular Thursday night Spooner Rodeo performance.

Come early to cheer for these special kids and their rodeo partners assisting them in specially designed versions of a goat relay, steer roping, eight-second rides on hand-rocked bulls and bareback horses, steer wrestling, and a flag race on walking horses. Just imagine what a thrill this will be for the kids who take part. Exceptional Rodeo has been a popular part of Spooner Rodeo here in Spooner for many years. Even though the national program was discontinued years ago, local rodeo committee members have chosen to keep it going here under their own leadership. Each child who participates takes home a cowboy hat, a cowboy bandanna, and a T-shirt, as well as a lot of fond memories of fun, smiles, hugs and your applause.

The 45-minute performance will be announced by Kelly Kenney, the official rodeo announcer. At its conclusion, each child will receive individual recognition, a trophy and an autographed picture of himself or herself with the rodeo partner.

For more information about competing in Exceptional Rodeo, contact Sue Krantz at 715/469-3396.